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Thomas Joseph Spencer Sr., age 77, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at his home. He was born April 26, 1931, in Mattoon, IL., the son of the late James Edward & Marie Childress Spencer. Tom was a retired law enforcement officer in Dallas, Tx., he worked five years at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, and was involved in property management in California & Texas for many years before moving to this area. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary s Catholic Church. Tom was a United States Air Force veteran, and he was preceded in death by one sister Mary Ellen, & three brothers, Eddie Gene & Bill.

Tom is survived by his wife, Alice Griggs Spencer; One son, Tommy Spencer Jr. of Hubbard, TX. Three daughters, Teresa Padola of San Antonio, TX., Patty Scott of Mansfield, TX. & Kathy Haberman of Waco, TX. One brother, Don Spencer of Mesa, AZ. Ten grandchildren & ten great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at St. Mary s Catholic Church in Arkadelphia with Father Linus Ukomadu officiating.

Interment will follow at 2:00 PM Monday at the Arkansas State Veteran s Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Family hours are 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at Welch Funeral Home.

Rosary services at 3:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

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